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Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
Manages all contract and commercial activity internally within Parsons’ role on THE LINE Delivery Partner.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Works closely with THE LINE Operations Team, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal and Finance functions in establishing and managing contractual arrangements with a) other Parsons’ business units – Internal Work Agreements, b) subconsultants required in support of the program, c) suppliers of accommodation and vehicles to the program. Provide advice, present, and report status of the program’s internal commercial and contract well being. Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel, and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration. Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy. Collaborates with Division and project management to ensure proper support in proposal preparation, as well as contract negotiations and administration. Negotiates the more difficult, complex, or sensitive issues with clients. May represent the Company at government procurement regulatory and policy-making committee hearings and at industry association committees dealing with Federal Procurement Policy initiatives that will have an impact on the industry. Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts. Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.
DESIRED RESULTS
- Complete all projects on schedule and within man-hours and cost budgets.
- Increase client satisfaction.
- Improve client communications.
- Decrease client changes.
- Prepare competitive technical and commercial proposals.
- Develop new opportunities from new and existing clients.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- 4-year degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and 12-15 years of prime contract administration experience within a large international engineering and construction firm is required, or shall be qualified with a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management from an accredited internationally recognized university and must be qualified and chartered (QS) by a recognized international body such as Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or as approved by the Engineer.
- Experience in budgeting and cost planning for major projects with particular emphasis on the utilization of computer programmes for the planning and tracking of similar projects is a requirement.
- Experience of preparing Bills of Quantities cost estimates, and the managements of claims required. Computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment and are not limited to those listed.
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